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<\/a><\/p>\nAfter a nice little leisurely sit on a bench, I went back to the store, only for them to tell me that they actually got the wrong bike delivered, and would have to get a new correct one delivered. They said they’d have it in 3 hours, but I couldn’t wait. I’d come back… more after the jump.<\/p>\n
I went into work late, because I was working late to set up for the second in two weeks of live broadcasts from the Village Vanguard. The show was sold out, as you can tell by the crowd waiting to get in:<\/p>\n
Even for NYC, you don’t see that too often…<\/p>\n The next morning I went back to get my bike, now guaranteed to be there. On the way there I passed something you’re not likely to see many places:<\/p>\n That night was our broadcast from the Village Vanguard. On my way in, dodging some showers, I followed this SUV in. I got a laugh out of the licence plate. Specifically, what kind of plate it was. You’ll probably want to click on the pic for the bigger version to be able to read it.<\/p>\n Anyway, Brian Blade at the Vanguard was a great show. Hope you check it out<\/a>. The next day (after getting home at 3am), we had a studio session with a video crew, recording pianist Aaron Parks<\/a>. Good music there as well. It will eventually find a home on NPR.org\/music as well.<\/p>\n Friday night we had a little grill out party on the rooftop deck of a friend of mine. But he only had a Smokey Joe, so I offered to bring mine as well, so we’d have enough grilling power. Packed ‘er up, complete with charcoal and chimney, chookies, chips, dip and brats and hit the road:<\/p>\n It was only about a 15 minute walk. Oh, we also brought some veggie kabobs to grill:<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n